Why children become a little unstable in spring

Spring is a season when children are prone to becoming a little unstable.

・New class
・New teacher
・New friends
・New daily routine

From an adult's perspective,
it may be "just a change in environment,"

but for a child,
it is an event where their whole world changes.

Spring is not just a "season of growth"

When we think of spring,

・Start
・Challenge
・Growth

Such positive words come to mind.

However, for children, it is also a
season where their sense of security is shaken.

It's not their usual seat.
It's not their usual teacher.
They were separated from their close friends in class.

Even adults get tired when their environment changes, right?

It is even more so for children.

The "troublesome behaviors" that increase in spring

During this time, these are the voices we often hear.

・Suddenly becoming clingy
・Fussing in the morning
・Not wanting to talk about school
・Getting angry over trivial things
・Lacking energy

However, this is

not selfishness.

Rather,

it is often a "sign that they are trying their best."

What children need more than advice is XX

What children need during this time is

more than advice, it is
peace of mind.

Even in psychology,
it is said that people can take on challenges
when they have a place where they feel secure.

In other words,

Security → Challenge

is the order.

It is not the other way around.

The one thing parents can do

What parents can do in spring
is actually very simple.

It is

to be the same as always.

・The usual "Welcome home"
・The usual meals
・The usual conversations
・The usual smiles

Precisely because the environment changes so much,

make sure that home, at least,
remains a place that does not change.

That alone
will protect your child's sense of security.

Finally

Spring is a season for children to grow.

But at the same time,

it is also a season where their hearts may waver a little.

If your child has
seemed unstable lately,

please quietly think to yourself,

“They are doing their best.”

Even if parents cannot be teachers,
they can be a secure base.

Parenting in spring
might just be enough with that alone.🍡

This article about spring is participating in Marumori Happa's spring event. Just post on the theme of spring and add #MarumoriHappaSpringEvent to the article✨ I think I will try to participate with a few more articles during the period.

Odango-san🍡
Father of 3 | Non-yelling parenting x AI utilization x Daily habits

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